ORANGES
Sparkling Sun
#FFC31E
Sparkling Sun is a classic orange sitting at HSL 44°, 100%, 56%. Its high saturation makes it bold and immediate; it reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Designers often reach for it in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms — ideal for accent walls, doors, statement pieces. Looks at home next to cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Sparkling Sun 2020-30
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms
Best Uses
accent walls, doors, statement pieces
Pairs With
cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Sparkling Sun
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #FFC31E?
#FFC31E is Sparkling Sun, a mid orange with a warm undertone.
Is #FFC31E warm or cool?
Sparkling Sun reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Sparkling Sun?
Sparkling Sun works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement pieces.
What colors pair well with Sparkling Sun?
Sparkling Sun pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Sparkling Sun?
You can download Sparkling Sun on dsgn.house in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.
What's the RGB value of #FFC31E?
#FFC31E converts to RGB 255, 195, 30.